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enComic Shops Across the Country Celebrating the Wedding of Northstar and Kyle http://www.glaad.org/blog/comic-shops-across-country-celebrating-wedding-northstar-and-kyle
<div class="field field-name-field-blog-featured field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-0-0" class="styles file-styles 750px"> <img src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/750px/public/northstar%20wedding.jpg?itok=Tmf-H-vi" alt="" title="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><a href="http://www.glaad.org/blog/marvel-comics-officially-announces-june-wedding-northstar-and-kyle">Northstar’s wedding in <em>Astonishing X-Men</em></a> finally hits comic stands tomorrow, and comic book retailers around the country are celebrating the big day with a variety of giveaways, parties, and even a few actual weddings.</p>
<p><img class="media-image" height="158" id="2" style="margin: 3px; float: right; width: 215px; height: 158px;;" width="215" src="http://www.glaad.net/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/Astonishing-X-Men-plans-a-same-sex-wedding-VK1HBQ76-x-large.jpg?itok=kiJ8cl-z" alt="" />One of the biggest events will be happening in Manhattan tomorrow morning, where <a href="http://blog.midtowncomics.com/newsletter/">Midtown Comics</a> will host the wedding of comic fans Scott Everhart and Jason Welker, as well as Khris Wilson and Chris Orme. Everhart <a href="http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&amp;id=39230">expressed excitement</a> over the location, saying "We are geeks in love, and what better way to tie the knot than in a comic shop!"</p>
<p>Midtown Comics co-owner Gerry Gladston also saw the ceremony as a chance to send a positive message, saying "We're honored to take part in this event today, and to help promote equality and tolerance, in the spirit of the X-Men themselves." Receptions for the two weddings will take place in the afternoon at Eventi A Kimpton Hotel, who have partnered with Marvel and Midtown to host the events.</p>
<p><img class="media-image" height="231" id="2" style="margin: 3px; float: left; width: 210px; height: 231px;;" width="210" src="http://www.glaad.net/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/isis-kinaa-2.png?itok=kOz1HmL3" alt="" />Meanwhile on the west coast, <a href="http://www.meltcomics.com/blog/2012/06/18/massive-save-the-date-june-20th-marveldisney-astonishing-x-men-51-glaad-x-americanapparel-t-shirt-giveaway/">LA’s Meltdown Comics</a> will be offering a special giveaway for fans who pick up the wedding issue tomorrow. Every purchaser will receive an American Apparel "Gay-Ok" t-shirt while supplies last. These just happen to be the same shirts you can see <a href="http://www.meltcomics.com/blog/2012/06/18/massive-save-the-date-june-20th-marveldisney-astonishing-x-men-51-glaad-x-americanapparel-t-shirt-giveaway/">GLAAD staffers and transgender model Isis King modeling here</a>.</p>
<p>Over in the great state of Texas, <a href="http://www.zeuscomics.com/">Zeus Comics</a> has already hosted a <a href="http://www.dallasvoice.com/marvels-northstar-marrying-boyfriend-10115288.html">"bachelor party" LGBT mixer</a> in honor of the occasion, and will follow up tomorrow evening with a “wedding reception” for the happy couple complete with decorations, wedding cake for attendees and a 7pm champagne toast, which owner Richard Neal says includes "a very special surprise." Zeus Comics is also the setting of the online comedy series about LGBT comic fans called <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/TheVariants"><em>The Variants</em></a>.</p>
<p>Other events tomorrow include <a href="http://maximumcomics.com/2012/06/13/maximum-reception/">receptions</a> at both <a href="http://maximumcomics.com/2012/05/22/maximum-wedding-bells/">Maximum Comics</a> shops in Nevada, with cake, gift bags, great raffle items, and proceeds benefitting Aid For AIDS Nevada. Two longtime gay customers will actually renew their vows at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/326119284128838">Collectors Corner</a> in Baltimore, Maryland, while St. Louis, Missouri residents can stop by <a href="http://www.voiceplaces.com/northstar-and-kyle-wedding-reception-st-louis-1609788-e/">Star Clipper</a> for their reception event which they will keep the store open late for. The book’s writer, Marjorie Liu, will actually be on hand to sign copies of the issue at <a href="http://www.conventionscene.com/2012/05/22/ma-x-men-wedding-signing/">Comicopia</a> in Boston, Massachusetts, while any customers who pick up their copies dressed in wedding attire at <a href="http://allaboutbooksandcomics.com/wp/wedding-reception-for-northstar-and-kyle/">All About Books and Comics</a> in Phoenix, AZ will receive a 20% discount on back issues, not to mention a piece of wedding cake. Even London residents can celebrate early with an event at <a href="http://www.orbitalcomics.com/astonishing-x-men-wedding-reception-at-circa-soho-june-19-from-7-15pm/">Circa Soho</a> kicking off at 7:15pm today offering cocktails, dancing, and advance copies of the issue.</p>
<p><img class="media-image" height="140" id="2" style="margin: 3px; float: right; width: 210px; height: 140px;;" width="210" src="http://www.glaad.net/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/X-Men_Gay_Wedding_Northstar_The_View_insert_0.jpg?itok=qb4s40-E" alt="" />For many comic fans who saw Northstar come out in 1992, it might have been hard to imagine the day would come when comic book stores across the country would celebrate his marrying a boyfriend in such a joyful and public way, but it certainly a great indicator of the positive change that continues to take place. Be sure to check back here tomorrow for our coverage of the Midtown Comics Events.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-pubdate field-type-datetime field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">June 19, 2012</span></div></div></div>
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Tue, 19 Jun 2012 19:51:05 +0000mattkane58285 at http://www.glaad.orghttp://www.glaad.org/blog/comic-shops-across-country-celebrating-wedding-northstar-and-kyle#commentsThe GLAAD Wrap: Chely, Cannons, Push Girls, Pride Programming, Coco Peru and Kate Bornsteinhttp://www.glaad.org/blog/glaad-wrap-chely-cannons-push-girls-pride-programming-coco-peru-and-kate-bornstein
<div class="field field-name-field-blog-featured field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-1-0" class="styles file-styles 750px"> <img id="1" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/750px/public/chely_small.jpg?itok=BcCFxNQB" alt="" title="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Every week, The GLAAD Wrap brings you LGBT-related entertainment news highlights, fresh stuff to watch out for, and fun diversions to help you kick off the weekend.</p>
<p><strong>1)</strong> Chely Wright’s new documentary <strong><em>Wish Me Away </em></strong>opens in New York today, and chronicles the Nashville musician’s career since she came out publicly two years ago. The film picked up a number of awards on the film festival circuit, and is worth catching for Chely's remarkable journey from country superstar to hard-working LGBT advocate. You can watch the trailer below.</p>
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<p> <strong>2)</strong> Folks looking to stay home this weekend might want to check out the Italian comedy <strong><em>Loose Canons</em></strong>, which was released today on several Video on Demand platforms. Being released by Focus World, the film follows a young man whose careful plan to finally come out to his family over dinner goes awry when his brother ends up beating him to the punch by coming out first. With the family dynamic suddenly in chaos, he’s forced to temporarily remain in the closet. Watch the trailer below.</p>
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<p><img class="media-image" height="242" id="2" style="width: 164px; height: 242px; margin: 2px; float: right;" width="164" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/MV5BMjExMzQyNjc1OV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNDY5ODY4Ng%40%40._V1.jpg?itok=q1Y4Bokp" alt="" /><strong>3)</strong> The 25<sup>th</sup><strong>Connecticut Gay and Lesbian Film Festival</strong> kicks off today and runs until June 9<sup>th</sup>. The annual festival is produced by Out Film CT, which is a small, not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to selecting high-quality films that cover a range of genres, subjects and viewpoints. Among this year’s featured movies is <em>Love Free or Die: How the Bishop of New Hampshire is Changing the World</em>, a documentary about Gene Robinson, the first openly gay, non-celibate bishop (screens on Saturday, June 9<sup>th</sup> at 3 PM). Also featured is <em>Cloudburst</em>, a drama featuring Oscar winning actresses Olympia Dukakis and Brenda Fricker, who play an elderly lesbian couple who break out of their nursing home so they can travel to Canada to marry (screens Friday, June 1<sup>st</sup> at 7:30 PM). Most of the screenings are being held at Cinestudio, located on the Trinity College campus in Hartford. For more information and a complete list of films, visit <a href="http://www.outfilmct.org/">http://www.outfilmct.org/</a>.</p>
<p><img class="media-image" height="160" id="2" style="width: 160px; height: 160px; float: right; margin: 2px;" width="160" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/03_haynes_lgl.jpg?itok=GWEWXdav" alt="" /><strong>4)</strong> And speaking of LGBT films, some of the best ones every made were created by out director <strong>Todd Haynes</strong>, who <a href="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/todd-haynes-gets-retrospective-at-330327">will be the subject of a career retrospective</a> at this year’s Munich film festival. Running June 29 through July 7, all of Hayne’s work will be screened, including the seminal New Queer Cinema classic <em>Poison</em>, his gay-themed glam-rock opus <em>Velvet Goldmine</em>, and the beautiful Douglas Sirk homage <em>Far From Heaven</em>. Haynes and cinematographer Edward Lachman will be in attendance.</p>
<p><img class="media-image" height="134" id="2" style="width: 158px; height: 134px; margin: 2px; float: right;" width="158" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/nurse-jackie30.jpg?itok=Vld9ZljS" alt="" /><strong>5) </strong>This week, the Showtime network renewed the GLAAD Media Award-nominated comedy series <strong><em>Nurse Jackie </em></strong>for a fifth season. The fourth season finale airs on Showtime June 17 and the fifth season is set to begin production in the late summer with new showrunner Clyde Phillips (<em>Dexter</em>, <em>Suddenly Susan</em>).</p>
<p><strong>6)</strong> In more Showtime news, the network will be showing<strong> three LGBT documentaries</strong> on Thursday, June 7 in honor of pride month. The evening begins at 7 pm EST with <em>Orchids: My Intersex Adventure</em> about filmmaker Phoebe Hart’s journey of discovery and acceptance when she learns that she and her sister were both born intersex. At 8pm is <em>No Look Pass</em>, the coming of age story of Harvard basketball star Emily Tay who is struggling between respecting her mother’s conservative values and her own happiness. The night wraps up with <em>Ultrasuede: In Search of Halston</em> which tells the story of the legendary celebrity designer, Roy Halston Frowick. Read more about the films <a href="http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/16/showtime-salutes-gay-pride-month-with-compelling-documentaries-on-june-7/134563/?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Tvbythenumbers+%28TVbytheNumbers%29">here</a> and watch the trailer for <em>Ultrasuede</em> below.</p>
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<p><strong>7)</strong> The Sundance Channel will be bringing more diversity to American television this Monday with the premiere of <strong><em>Push Girls</em></strong>. The show gives a glimpse into the lives of four women living with paralysis in Los Angeles as they pursue their dreams and live life to the fullest. One of them, Tiphany openly dates women and men. Watch below as they talk about their lives and the show with Ellen.</p>
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<p><img class="media-image" height="192" id="2" style="width: 154px; height: 192px; margin: 2px; float: right;" width="154" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/freddie-mercury_1.jpg?itok=VqsW6ucT" alt="" /><strong>8)</strong> Sky Atlantic is set to broadcast a three part series profiling British gay icons titled <strong><em>God Save the Queens</em></strong> through June. The first episode will focus on male stars that hid their sexuality such as Liberace and Danny La Rue before moving on to stars such as Freddie Mercury, David Bowie and Lily Savage in the remaining episodes. While the series focuses primarily on gay male performers, there is the possibility of another series which would look at lesbian icons. Read more about the series <a href="http://skyatlantic.sky.com/shows/god-save-the-queens">at the Sky Atlantic website</a>.</p>
<p><strong>9) </strong>This week, the <strong>Scissor Sisters</strong> released the video for their new single, “Baby Come Home,” which is off their album, <em>Magic Hour</em>. “Baby Come Home” is reminiscent of classic Scissor Sister tunes, complete with catchy piano hooks and a funky melody. The band members don knight, Viking, nun, and sailor costumes in the creative and vibrant new video.</p>
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<p><img class="media-image" height="160" id="2" style="width: 227px; height: 160px; margin: 2px; float: right;" width="227" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/6a00d8341c730253ef0168ebf620e6970c-800wi_1.jpg?itok=xNaHaJuY" alt="" /><strong>10) </strong>Though the issue isn’t set to come out until later in the month, Marvel Comics has released the first set of unreleased pages from the upcoming <strong><em>Astonishing X-Men</em></strong> #51, in which the hero Northstar will marry his boyfriend Kyle. You can get a look at the rings at right, and <a href="http://www.towleroad.com/2012/05/check-out-first-pages-of-x-mens-gay-wedding-issue-images.html">check out the rest of the rest of the pages here</a>.</p>
<p><img class="media-image" id="2" style="width: 129px; height: 192px; margin: 2px 3px; float: right;" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/miss-coco-peru-17th-annual-glaad-media-awards-press-room-14b8k4_0.jpg?itok=RXa07NbO" alt="" /><strong>11)</strong> Los Angeles residents and visitors looking for a different perspective on the cities LGBT culture might want to check out Hollywood’s Out &amp; About Tours, which will feature <strong>Miss Coco Peru</strong> as guest navigator this Saturday. Riders will learn about the rich and fascinating LGBT history of Los Angeles with a stop at LA’s last gay piano bar where riders can enjoy a cocktail while listening to Coco croon a few tunes. Tickets are $65 with a portion of the proceeds benefitting the Jeff Griffith Youth Center. <a href="http://www.outandabout-tours.com/">http://www.outandabout-tours.com/</a></p>
<p><strong>12)</strong> Filmmaker Sam Feder started a Kickstarter campaign to raise $20,000 to complete work on her film about Kate Bornstein, entitled <strong><em>Kate Bornstein is a Queer and Pleasant Danger</em></strong>, which documents the <em>Gender Outlaws</em> author and performance artist around NYC and on her tour and “offers fans new angles from which to consider her achievements.” Feder is raising the funds to film Kate on tour this summer, and to edit and score the film. To learn more about the project and <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/621261806/kate-bornstein-is-a-queer-and-pleasant-danger">visit their Kickstarter page here</a>. </p>
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</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-pubdate field-type-datetime field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">June 1, 2012</span></div></div></div>
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Fri, 01 Jun 2012 18:12:26 +0000mattkane55368 at http://www.glaad.orghttp://www.glaad.org/blog/glaad-wrap-chely-cannons-push-girls-pride-programming-coco-peru-and-kate-bornstein#commentsMarvel Comics Officially Announces the June Wedding of Northstar and Kylehttp://www.glaad.org/blog/marvel-comics-officially-announces-june-wedding-northstar-and-kyle
<div class="field field-name-field-blog-featured field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-2-0" class="styles file-styles 750px"> <img id="2" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/750px/public/2012-05-22-XMengaywedding_0.jpg?itok=-nEXXy7j" alt="" title="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>It was officially announced <a href="http://www.afterelton.com/other/2012/05/northstar-wedding-the-view-xmen ">today on ABC’s The View</a> that Marvel’s comic book character Northstar would become their first LGBT super-hero to walk down the aisle when he marries his boyfriend Kyle in the pages of <em>Astonishing X-Men</em> next month.<img border="0" height="0" src="http://c.gigcount.com/wildfire/IMP/CXNID=2000002.0NXC/bT*xJmx*PTEzMzc3MDkzMTI*NTcmcHQ9MTMzNzcwOTQxMDEzNiZwPTEyNjk2MzEmZD1USEVWSUVXX1NGUF9Mb2NrZV9FbWJlZF8*/NTgxMDM1X*hvdFRvcGljcy*tWC1NZW4tR2F5V2VkZGluZy*mZz*yJm89YjM*OTNmYmRiZmUzNGZiODliN2MwMDM4MDQwNDg2NTcm/b2Y9MA==.gif" style="visibility:hidden;width:0px;height:0px;" width="0" /></p>
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<p>When he came out as gay in a 1992 issue of <em>Alpha Flight</em>, Northstar effectively became the world’s first major gay superhero, but it was unfortunately a distinction he would largely be alone in keeping for quite some time. In more recent years he’s been joined by notable gay and lesbian characters like Batwoman and the Question, and Wiccan and Hulking, but none of Marvel or DC’s same-sex super couples have made it to the alter until now (Apollo and Midnighter’s Wildstorm wedding notwithstanding).</p>
<p>In the June issue of <em>Astonishing X-Men</em>, Northstar (real name Jean-Paul Beaubier) and Kyle Jinadu will join the ranks of Superman and Lois Lane, Spiderman and Mary Jane, and other notable comics couples whose weddings their publishers turned into a major media event (and sales booster). Marvel Editor-in-Chief <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/flash-steinbeiser/x-men-gay-wedding_b_1536037.html?ref=gay-voices">told The Huffington Post</a> that he sees it a natural reflection of real world events, saying “Gay marriage is legal in New York State, most of our characters live in New York State, and a percentage of them are gay, so we'd be remiss not to consider how it would affect them, their friends, families, and teammates.”</p>
<p>Writer Marjorie Liu said she was excited by the storytelling opportunities that Northstar’s relationship afforded her, and offered a very nuanced take on how she defines his character:</p>
<blockquote><p>Northstar's sexuality doesn't define him, but it is an important part of him (who we love being the most important defining relationship of all), and it's a critical fragment of his story that influences his outlook, his life, in the same way that his skin color does, and his gender, and his mutant powers… Going deeper, I think about love and friendship, and how our relationships alter and define the progression of our lives. For all his vanity and ego, Northstar's heart is dedicated to helping people. He's loyal to his friends. Kyle is now the center of his world.</p>
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<p>More than just advancing Northstar’s story in a new and interesting direction, the fact that Marvel has turned the wedding into a major media event is a definite sign of our country’s continued evolution on the subject. "When a major comic publisher like Marvel not only includes, but publicly celebrates the legal wedding of two of its gay characters, it is a reflection of how supporting same-sex couples has become the new normal," said GLAAD President Herndon Graddick. "Readers expect to see their realities portrayed in these fictional worlds and today that includes married gay and lesbian couples."</p>
<p>June should be great month for LGBT comic fans as not only will Marvel feature the Northstar wedding, but rival DC will also be re-introducing one of its “major iconic” male characters as gay in its recently revamped universe, DC’s senior VP of Publicity <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/entertainment/2012/05/comics-cliffhanger-as-unnamed-dc-superhero-to-come-out-of-closet/">told ABC News</a>. In fact it's shaping up to be a great <em>year</em>, given that gay character Kevin Keller’s wedding was recently featured in the January issue of <em>Life With Archie,</em> which sold out across the country.</p>
<p>GLAAD would like to thank Marvel Comics for taking this fantastic step with one of their longest standing gay characters and sending such a strong, positive message to their millions of fans.</p>
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Tue, 22 May 2012 17:56:35 +0000mattkane50141 at http://www.glaad.orghttp://www.glaad.org/blog/marvel-comics-officially-announces-june-wedding-northstar-and-kyle#commentsThe GLAAD Wrap: French Love Crimes, New Racers, and American Horror’s Gay Couplehttp://www.glaad.org/2011/09/02/the-glaad-wrap-french-love-crimes-new-racers-and-american-horrors-gay-couple
<div class="field field-name-field-blog-featured field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Every week, The GLAAD Wrap brings you LGBT-related entertainment news highlights, fresh stuff to watch out for, and fun diversions to help you kick off the weekend.</p>
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<strong>1)</strong> If you like your murder mysteries clad in sharp suits and French dialogue, you might want to check out the new thriller <a href="http://www.afterellen.com/movies/love-crime-has-ludivine-sagnier-and-kristin-scott-thomas-in-dangerous-tryst"><strong><em>Love Crime</em></strong> </a>opening in limited release this weekend. The film stars Kristin Scott Thomas and Ludivine Sangier in the very <em>Damages</em>-esque story of a young woman who's manipulated by her boss into a potentially deadly situation. Judging by the trailer, their relationship may not be strictly professional.<br />
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<p><strong>2)</strong> <strong> </strong>CBS announced the cast for season 19 of Emmy winning reality series <strong><em>The Amazing Race</em></strong>. The 11 teams will cover nearly 40,000 miles on 4 continents and visit countries such as Indonesia, Malawi, Belgium and Denmark. All this travel won’t be a problem for "team gay" this season, since <strong>Ron Zeitz and Bill Smith</strong> have plenty of mileage under their belt. The couple have been together for 13 years, and both men work as flight attendants. Watch as the teams depart from Southern California on September 25 at 8:00PM EST.</p>
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<p><strong><a href="http://glaadblog.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/teddy-sears-american-horror__oPt.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-43900" title="Sears Quinto" src="http://glaadblog.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/teddy-sears-american-horror__oPt-287x300.jpg" alt="" width="197" height="206" /></a>3)</strong> Ryan Murphy’s highly anticipated drama <em><strong>American Horror Story</strong> </em>revolves around the sinister goings on in an LA home, whose previous owners were a gay couple that may have met unfortunate ends. Many ghosts are set to appear and while we do not know if the gay couple will appear in flashbacks or in ghost form, we do know that they will be played by <strong>Zachary Quinto</strong> of <em>Heroes </em>and <em>Torchwood: Miracle Day</em>'s <strong>Teddy Sears</strong>. The couple is set to first appear in the show’s two-part Halloween episode.</p>
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<p><strong><a href="http://glaadblog.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/chaos-war-alpha-flight.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-43815" title="alpha-flight" src="http://glaadblog.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/chaos-war-alpha-flight-197x300.jpg" alt="" width="183" height="276" /></a>4)</strong> Comics' first major gay superhero is about to have a permanent home again. Thanks to strong sales of their limited series, Canadian super team <em><strong>Alpha Flight</strong> </em>will once again be featured in a monthly comic book from Marvel, and the super-speedy <strong>Northstar</strong> will play a major role. You can also see what's doing with DC's gay characters <a href="http://glaadblog.org/2011/08/31/dc-comics-september-relaunch-also-reshuffling-lgbt-characters/">on our blog</a>.</p>
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Wed, 14 Sep 2011 20:20:50 +0000mattkane34335 at http://www.glaad.orghttp://www.glaad.org/2011/09/02/the-glaad-wrap-french-love-crimes-new-racers-and-american-horrors-gay-couple#commentsMarvel Comics' Rictor and Shatterstar Kiss!http://www.glaad.org/2009/07/01/marvel-comics-rictor-and-shatterstar-kiss
<div class="field field-name-field-blog-featured field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>In his latest installment of <em> X-Factor</em>, Marvel Comics writer <a href="http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/biography/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Peter David</span></a> has ended any <a href="http://robot6.comicbookresources.com/2009/06/add-two-more-names-to-the-list-of-gay-superheroes/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">speculation</span></a> surrounding the sexual orientation of two fan favorite characters, Rictor and Shatterstar.</p>
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<p>The two characters, which have websites like <a href="http://www.shatteringtheearth.com/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Shattering the Earth</span></a> dedicated to them, share a kiss in <em>X-Factor #45</em>. According to one online review on <a href="http://www.ifanboy.com/reviews/throughthebrush/marvel_comics/x-factor/45" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">iFanboy</span></a>, this is the first "male/male romantic kiss ever to appear on-panel in a Marvel comic."</p>
<p>In recent interviews with <a href="http://www.newsarama.com/comics/060901-PAD-Xfactor.html" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Newsarama</span></a> and <a href="http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&amp;id=21268" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CBR</span></a>, David hinted at finally addressing the question of whether or not both characters were "more than friends" but that Shatterstar's future storyline was totally dependent on the response from readers.</p>
<p>Marvel Comics, which introduced its first openly gay character when <a href="http://www.ugo.com/comics/wtf-moments-in-comics/?cur=northstar-comes-out&amp;morepics=17"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Northstar</span></span></a> was revealed to be gay back in the 1990s, has in recent years introduced more gay characters including Victor Borkowski and <a href="http://glaadblog.org/2008/11/19/hey-who-are-you-calling-a-gay-mutant/" target="_self"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Jonas Graymalkin</span></a> from <em> Young X-Men</em>, Karolina Dean from <em>Runaways</em>, and the gay teen couple <a href="http://www.afterelton.com/blog/lylemasaki/young-avengers-presents-hulkling-wiccan-3" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Hulking and Wiccan</span></a> in <em>Young Avengers</em>, which received the award for Outstanding Comic Book at the 17th Annual GLAAD Media Awards.</p>
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